Dear Michael, My question is not for the polar alignment, I also drift align. I want to know how you "align" your gotos. After you have done the drift...
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justacomputerman
justacompute...
Oct 1, 2009 2:27 pm
If its an oder model how can it be Version 5bE2? I thought that version was for the ep version of the autostar?? Unless your using newer autostar?...
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Michael Barlow
radioastrono...
Oct 1, 2009 4:41 pm
In this case; I tinker with the scope alot, most of the time it's loosening the clutches, moving/twisting the scope, doing what I need to do, then...
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autostaretx
Oct 1, 2009 6:32 pm
... Hence the need for -version- clarification. "New" to the buyer may not necessarily be "new" in terms of the model (but in this case, it was). have fun ...
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jgrebedw
Oct 2, 2009 1:13 am
The lx 90 is older 4-5 years old. the handbox is new thus the version 5be2....
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justacomputerman
justacompute...
Oct 2, 2009 7:25 pm
hmmm, maybe you should try an older autostar, I asked that question sometime ago, to whether or not the newer autostars work flawlessly with the older scopes??...
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autostaretx
Oct 2, 2009 10:00 pm
The new 497EP works with older scopes (i have one on my 1999 ETX-90EC). However, the firmware has a few oddities/bugs (and some improvements). Meade is...
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johansea
Oct 3, 2009 1:32 am
Gday Dick The slow finish also seems to be affected by the quiet slew setting and the type of motor card fitted. Andrew Johansen Melbourne Australia...
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Fernando
fcampuzano25
Oct 3, 2009 4:53 pm
Hi Ificratis. I neither like the method of running the motors with the clutches released. Not sure to make an aseveration about this, but I don't feel it as...
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autostaretx
Oct 3, 2009 6:44 pm
Hi... ... Running the motors with the clutches released is -very- safe. (i've done it for hours on both my ETX90 and LX200gps). Both of the methods discussed...
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IfikratisK
ificratis
Oct 3, 2009 8:26 pm
Thank you for your replies! Reliefed to hear from dick tha the method with clutches released is safe.. I'll also try Fernado's method. Clear skies Regards, ...
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nabonide
Oct 3, 2009 9:35 pm
I bought a new LX90 with LNT, received it yesterday. Even after changing the battery in the LNT, the Autostar 497 forgets the date/time each time I shut the...
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johansea
Oct 3, 2009 10:04 pm
Gday Stan If its a new LX90, i assume it also has a GPS unit???? If so, no matter what happens, ( even if the GPS is set to OFF ) the scope ignores the LNT for...
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nabonide
Oct 3, 2009 10:07 pm
Aha! So then there is no problem, this is "normal" functioning... Yes, it has GPS and LNT. But if this is so, what is the purpose of the battery in the LNT? ...
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johansea
Oct 3, 2009 10:23 pm
Gday Stan The LNT units can go on many scopes, and not all have GPS That said, i (personally) think its a bug in the firmware. If the GPS isnt working or is...
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nabonide
Oct 3, 2009 10:26 pm
Aha! So then there is no problem, this is "normal" functioning... Yes, it has GPS and LNT. But if this is so, what is the purpose of the battery in the LNT? ...
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nabonide
Oct 3, 2009 10:29 pm
Thanks again, Andrew, I'll give it another try when the weather here (NYC) clears...(sigh). Will report back to this group. -stan...
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jgrebedw
Oct 3, 2009 11:57 pm
All, thank you for your responses. I will try Quiet slew and see if it speeds up the final slew. I have sent the telescope back to meade at least three times...
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MarkM
denebola1973
Oct 5, 2009 12:13 am
Hi all, LX90 10" ACF. I was messing around with f/3 on the focal reducer while imaging M31 with a full moon over-head. I know, I know, but at least it was...
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Stephen Hamilton
e2pilot
Oct 5, 2009 12:44 am
Mark, Actually, what you are seeing is directly attributable to the F/3 reducer. Unfortunately, this reducer is only effective with really small chips such as...
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Michael Barlow
radioastrono...
Oct 5, 2009 1:31 am
"You should be able to use the 6.3 reducer if you have one but there are some questions outstanding still as to their effectiveness with the ACF scopes" ...
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Stephen Hamilton
e2pilot
Oct 5, 2009 1:53 am
Michael, let me state first off that this statement is not based on personal empirical evidence but more on what I have heard from others with regards to the...
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greevedennis
Oct 5, 2009 2:15 am
The Perfect "Go To" LX90 Dr Clay Sherrod Date 2001 By chance I found your submission on the Weasner's web site and realised that I, like those you list, have...
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autostaretx
Oct 5, 2009 2:50 am
Hi... ... The knob can be removed, one of those flat rubber disks for removing jar lids in the kitchen can help. But a totally no-force-needed approach is to...
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MarkM
denebola1973
Oct 5, 2009 3:48 am
If this is true, then it puts me at ease, I have been pulling my hair out trying to figure out what is wrong. I do not have as much trouble using the f/5...
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peter m
pmoriz
Oct 5, 2009 4:39 am
hi all after some advise on electronic focuser i have a 12"lx90 gps 3 years old i was thinking of a 1206 but dr clay thought on one of his posts a 1209 what do...
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greevedennis
Oct 5, 2009 6:55 am
Many thanks Dick. Fully understood. Next clear evening will have another try with confidence. Can the knob be fully removed without upsetting any other...
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greevedennis
Oct 5, 2009 7:56 am
Hi Dick I intended to include these two questions and forgot to do so. When one chooses a number to slew the scope to an object such as Jupiter is it...
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greevedennis
Oct 5, 2009 8:00 am
... Hi Peter have a look in the pics for the remote focuser I submitted. It is a dream to use and so simple to make. Only too happy to provide full details...
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lynol1000
Oct 5, 2009 10:09 am
To fill the gap for 909's http://home.comcast.net/~lynol1000/as_909/as_909_clone.htm If you are a DIY type, all info to build one is there, as are ready made...
